Brisbane Professionals Podcast

BPP Show 043 – Risks of Not Having Intellectual Property Protection

In today’s show, we discuss the risks of not having intellectual property protection. Protecting your intellectual property is crucial for any business and, whilst imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery, it is vital that you take the appropriate steps to protect your intellectual property for the future. Listen to our BPP Show 043 to find out more and ensure that you obtain advice from your lawyer and accountant to ensure that the arrangements that are put in place are correct for your circumstances.

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BPP Show 042 – Types of Intellectual Property

In today’s show, we discuss the types of intellectual property that you might use. This includes trademarks, establishing a separate entity to own your intellectual property, licensing your intellectual property, how-to guides and checklists for the work done in your business, and patents.

Do you need to set up structures to ensure that third parties cannot steal your intellectual property? Listen to our BPP Show 042 to find out more!

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Today’s show is an introductory discussion on the topic of Intellectual Property. You know that when a business owner first starts, they have their ideas and methodology in their head. This intellectual capital is the most important and valuable asset that the business owns. But once a business brings on employees, the business owner faces the challenge of communicating and explaining their ideas and processes to their employees. This information is no longer safe inside the business owner’s head but shared with others who may use this information for their benefit without adequate protection and safeguards in place.

So, where do you begin identifying, protecting and setting up structures to ensure that third parties cannot steal your intellectual property? Listen to our BPP Show 041 to find out more!

Do you need specific legal advice? Contact us to grow your business successfully through each cycle with professional advice, support and knowledge from SMS Law. Remember to subscribe to our small business podcast.

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BPP Show 040 – Employment Policies and Record-Keeping

As a business owner, you already know that best practice record-keeping makes it easier to keep track of your employee details, catch any payroll mistakes and keep your business running productively and efficiently. But could you be doing better? Today we discuss what to remember in employment record-keeping, maintaining your employment policies and what you need to stay on track.

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A thorough induction helps your new employee get to know your business, your workplace and their role within it. Do you have an induction process in place to provide your new team member with tax and super forms, knowledge on employment conditions, and work health and safety information? Is your employee clear on their hours of work and rostering? Join us as we discuss what you might need to consider.  

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eK6TftAYEpY 

Do you need specific legal advice? Contact us to grow your business successfully through each cycle with professional advice, support and knowledge from SMS Law. Remember to subscribe to our small business podcast.  

Join us for this fascinating and inspiring interview with our special guest, Jackie Strachan, CEO and Human Resources Strategist at HR Tactics.  Jackie’s HR career has seen her hold both operational and strategic HR management roles across a vast array of industry sectors including retail, financial services, child protection, professional services, dental, state emergency services, Department of Justice, agency recruitment and IT. Combining her experience in each specialised area of Human Resources (such as learning & development, recruitment, WHS and employee relations etc), Jackie leads HR Tactics with an industry-respected foundation of knowledge.  

BPP Show 038 – Recruiting the Right Person

You know you need a new team member, and you are ready to get them on board as soon as possible. But wait, what do you need to work out first? When you get this step wrong, you can have to endure weeks and months, even years of legal nightmares. Get this right from the beginning, and it is smooth sailing; you will have a bigger, stronger team and a skilled asset for your business.

Do you need specific legal advice? Contact us to grow your business successfully through each cycle with professional advice, support and knowledge from SMS Law. Remember to subscribe to our small business podcast.

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BPP Show 037 – Growing Your Team

As you grow your team further, it is critical to assess your business needs to hire the right person for your business. Consider as you seek extra staff, whether you need a contractor or an employee, what costs and obligations are involved and the potential impact, both positive and negative, on your existing team.

Do you need specific legal advice? Contact us to grow your business successfully through each cycle with professional advice, support and knowledge from SMS Law. Remember to subscribe to our small business podcast.

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BPP Guest Interview - Steve Butler from Innovate Moreton Bay

Join us for this fascinating and inspiring interview with our special guest, Steve Butler, the Regional Innovation Coordinator at Innovate Moreton Bay. Steve discusses how businesses are staying resilient in the lockdown environment, connecting and engaging in new ways and the value in asking how can we help. His advice is to "know what your strengths are in your space and then surround yourself with everyone else that you need to keep building those networks." In our interview, Steve also shares how the stepping stones throughout his career brought him to his role today, providing collaborative opportunities for business owners to connect and engage.  

You can learn more about Innovate Moreton Bay and contact them directly through their website: https://www.innovatemoretonbay.com.au/​ 

Steve discusses a project and case studies that you will want to read more about! Drs Retha de Villiers Scheepers, Noel Tracey and Inez Mahony, researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast in collaboration with Innovate Moreton Bay, investigated small business resilience in challenging times. You can read the project report and case studies here:  https://www.innovatemoretonbay.com.au...​ 

Inspired and want to attend an IMB social catch up? Catchups are held on the third Wednesday of every month at North Lakes Sports Club from 3pm to 5pm and no booking is required. Here are the details: https://www.innovatemoretonbay.com.au...​ 

SMS Law is proud to be a program partner of Innovate Moreton Bay, supporting entrepreneurs, innovators, exporters and investors. Grow your business successfully through each cycle with professional advice, support and knowledge from us at SMS Law and subscribe to our small business podcast.  

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BPP Show 036 - Networking

There are so many ways in 2021 to network and join business groups. You might like to network face-to-face at social events, attend or exhibit at conferences or maybe attend annual industry association conferences. If you prefer to stay in the office, you can still make it work for you by networking online through LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook! The more ways that you can push yourself to network, the more your client communications and relationships will grow stronger.  Do you need legal advice? Grow your business successfully through each cycle with professional advice, support and knowledge from us at SMS Law and subscribe to our small business podcast.  

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